Karen R. (Voss) Davison

Karen Rose (Voss) Davison was born in Ponca, NE on July 14, 1943 to Kenneth Edmond and Eula Aline (Gloshen) Voss. Her older sister, Maxine and younger brother, Kenneth were her early companions, and the family moved between the Ainsworth, NE and Ponca areas before settling on a farm northwest of Ainsworth when Karen was in fifth grade.

In 1959, Karen married Bryan “Mike” Davison and they were blessed with three children, Denise, Debra and Jacques. Later in life, she, with Richard Colburn, was blessed with two sons, Jesse and Mark. One of her joys in life was her children and, eventually, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Another great joy was being a part of her church community and serving God.

On the farm and through her life, Karen valued hard work and took on all manner of jobs, painting and cleaning in the community. She also took great care with her home and enjoyed creating stability and beauty in it. She loved to read, especially pioneer stories and Native American and Sandhills history.

Karen passed away on February 13, 2025 at 81 years of age in Legacy Square Nursing Home at Henderson, NE.

Karen was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Thompson; and son-in-law, Gregory Lohmeyer. She is survived by her children, Denise Crofutt of Long Pine, NE, Debra Konkel and husband, Gary of Centennial, CO, Michael “Jacques” Davison of Bradley, AR, Jesse Colburn and wife, Carrie of Bradshaw, NE and Mark Colburn and wife, Becky of Henderson. Karen is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Kenneth Voss of Ainsworth, along with many nieces, nephews, and other family members. 

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth with Pastors Tim Wyrick and Peter Coon officiating at the service. Music was provided by Laurel Appleman with the congregation singing “How Great Thou Art” and “Old Rugged Cross.” Casketbearers were: Kenneth Lohmeyer, Moi Castillo, Rhett Lindholm, Jeb Crofutt, Tucker Pankowski and Aden Pankowski. Honorary Casketbearers were: All of Karen’s Other Family & Friends. Memorials were suggested to the family for a future designation. Interment followed in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine under the direction of the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and condolences may be left for the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com.